The Irish Red Cross First Responder Bike Units, which will be on duty for the first time at this Sundays Sky Ride in Dublin city centre, are kitted with essential first aid equipment, including a defibrillator. The bike units, manned by fully trained volunteers, will act as support for the ambulances at events were dense crowds and road closures make it difficult for an ambulance to reach people in need of medical assistance.

Paul Conway, Chairman of the Irish Red Cross Santry Branch said that the he was “looking forward to this being the first of many bike units of its kind in Dublin.” Mr Conway went on to say that he was “delighted at the support they have been shown by local businesses, including Little Sport Ltd and Kelly's bikes and the Larkhill and District Credit Union who donated the defibrillator for this particular bike unit”.